Your home’s garage door operating system is composed of several different pieces and parts that all work together to open and close your door every day, probably multiple times a day. Just one click of a button sends everything into motion, but have you ever stopped to think about how it works?

A better understanding of your home’s garage door system can help you identify issues as they arise and perhaps even prevent minor problems from becoming major ones.

How It Works

When your garage door is closed, the motor locks it into place, not allowing any movement until it receives a signal from the remote (which is probably clipped to the sun visor in your car). This small remote is actually a radio transmitter: when you pull into your driveway and push the button, the transmitter activates and sends a code to the receiver in your garage to open the door.

When the garage door opener’s motor receives that signal, it directs the door’s spring system to start counterbalancing the weight of the door as it is lifted from the ground, which ensures a safe and controlled retreat up the tracks.

Cables assist the springs in opening and closing the garage door by providing more support as the heavy door moves up and down. Rollers, usually made of steel or nylon, allow the door to glide easily along the tracks.

myQ Technology

Have you ever gotten to work and couldn’t remember if you closed the garage before leaving? Perhaps you have a dog sitter coming to your home while you’re on vacation but don’t want to give them a remote or your garage’s code. Home automation features like the myQ smart system let you open and close the garage door while you’re away.

This system allows you to control your garage from anywhere you are, at any time, as long as you have access to the internet. Setting up the system is simple: download the app to your phone or other device and connect to WiFi.

With myQ, you can:

• Open and close your garage door or gate
• Preset the door to close at a certain time every day
• Check to make sure your garage door is open or closed from anywhere
• Turn your garage’s lights on and off
• Adjust the thermostat in your garage
• Receive alerts when your garage door is activated
• View live video feed with compatible accessories

Your garage door keeps your home and family secure, and understanding more about how it works helps you identify issues as they arise. MyQ technology adds even more security and peace of mind. You can find more information about myQ technology on our blog, and subscribe for regular updates on cutting-edge garage door products!

When you take advantage of home automation and myQ technology, there are a number of situations you no longer have to worry about. MyQ technology from LiftMaster gives you complete control over your garage and provides unprecedented accessibility and security for your home. Check out these emergencies that your WiFi-powered garage door system can save you from, and then have myQ-equipped products installed in your home!

I forgot my garage door opener!

We’ve all been there before. Whether you went out with friends or had a hectic morning, forgetting your garage door remote doesn’t have to be an emergency anymore. Simply use your smartphone and the myQ app to operate your WiFi-powered garage door without a separate remote. Your garage security is all at your fingertips—as long as you remember your smart device!

My kids left the garage door open!

Kids will be kids, and sometimes that means forgetting to shut the garage door. With the myQ app from LiftMaster, you can monitor the status of your garage door no matter where you happen to be. You can even set up a schedule for your door to open and close and receive alerts whenever your system is operated. Thanks to myQ, you can have peace of mind that your home is secured.

The dog sitter can’t get into our house!

You’re out of town and realize that you forgot to pass along the front door key to your dog sitter. Rather than going into an all-out panic, simply let your dog’s sitter into your home via the myQ app on your smart device. Compatible devices enable you to view the live video feeds of your garage so you can rest confidently knowing that all is well back at home.

It’s late and the garage is pitch black!

Late-night grocery runs can leave you in the dark with your hands full. Now you can simply turn on your garage light with your myQ app and compatible accessories. You won’t have to fumble around for the switch, and you can manage it all from the comfort of your car.

I’m out of town and don’t know what’s going on at home!

Between the control and monitoring features mentioned above and a number of other partnering automation programs, you can take control over the condition of your home no matter where you are. The myQ app works with a number of smart device partners, including Google Home/Google Assistant, Nest, XFINITY Home, Alarm.com, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Prime Key. A monthly subscription is required with most of these services, but with it comes a whole new realm of security and accessibility. With whole-home automation, you can adjust the thermostat temperature, turn lights on and off, and view a live video feed. Even when you’re away, you’ll be in the know about what’s going on at home.

If you’re ready to take advantage of home automation for your garage, contact the experts at WD Door. Our team of garage door professionals can help you determine the myQ products that will serve you best. Request your quote to get started!